Example Sentences

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Iran has balked at those conditions and said the nuclear issues should be addressed at a later stage, alongside broader sanctions relief.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

But NBCUniversal has balked because it has spent billions of dollars building Peacock and it wants to remain the conduit for its customers.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025

Sweeney has balked at talking about it in recent interviews.

From Salon • Aug. 24, 2025

Niger has balked at approving some of those clearances in recent months, American officials said.

From New York Times • May 19, 2024

You see: A mule-team has balked and stopped everything.

From Si Klegg, Book 4 (of 6) Experiences Of Si And Shorty On The Great Tullahoma Campaign by McElroy, John